ABED AWAD, Esq. is admitted to the New York and the New Jersey bars. He is fluent in Arabic and in English. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, Islamic jurisprudence and international law. In addition to his Juris Doctor Degree, Mr. Awad holds a Masters Degree in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of London. The University of London also awarded Mr. Awad a Certificate in Comparative Law. Mr. Awad is counsel to the City of Paterson, New Jersey, and has written extensively on various areas of the law in numerous publications, including the New Jersey Law Journal, The Matrimonial Strategist, the Journal of the Legal Profession, and The Middle East Executive Reports. Mr. Awad teaches law at Rugers University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey and is a frequent commentator for various mass media outlets. Mr. Awad was selected as one of only ten 2002 lawyers of the year by Lawyer's Weekly and is a leader of the Arab-American community in the United States. Mr. Awad has extensive ties to key political figures here and abroad. Mr. Abed Awad is a former associate of ours. Although Mr. Awad currently co-counsels special projects with this firm, he is not otherwise affiliated with Popescu, Iosepovici & Associates. Mr. Awad's current firm is Law Offices of Abed Awad.

GIAN PIERO RINALDI, Esq. received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Bologna, Italy. Mr. Rinaldi also holds a Master degree in comparative law from George Washington University and a second Master degree in international affairs (M.A.I.A.) from Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Rinaldi is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and before the bar of Italy. He concentrates in the field of commercial and international law. His practice includes international trade litigation, international arbitration, transactional work as well as mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Rinaldi is fluent in Italian, English and French.

AUGUSTIN ZABRAUTANU, Esq. is a graduate of Bucharest University. He holds a degree in juridical science and is a licensed attorney in Romania. His post graduate work included courses in private legal practice and criminology at Bucharest University School of Law. Although Mr. Zabrautanu is a seasoned criminal law litigator, his current practice focuses on complex civil litigation, as well as international transactions and commercial consultancy. He is a member of the National Union of the Romanian Bars and of the Bucharest Bar. Mr. Zabrutanu speaks English and Romanian.
 

CARMEN ZABRAUTANU, Esq. is a graduate of Bucharest University. She holds a degree in juridical science and is a licensed attorney in Romania. Ms. Zabrautanu's practice focuses on complex civil litigation, commercial consultancy, family, real estate and employment law. Ms. Zabrautanu is a member of the National Union of the Romanian Bars and of the Bucharest Bar. She speaks English and Romanian.